3 Write sentences about the situations. Use the present perfect continuous and for/since. 3198 Listen and check. They started playing tennis at two o'clock. It's now five-thirty and they're still playing the same game! (since) They've been playing the same game of tennis since twe o'clock! 1 I started learning Chinese when I was fifteen. Now I'm seventeen, (for) 2 Our friends came to stay with us on Sunday, and they're still here. (since) 3 It started raining yesterday afternoon and it still hasn't stopped. (since) 4 Graham started looking for a new job six months ago. He still hasn't found one. (for)

1. I have been learning Chinese for two years.

Possible questions: Have you made a lot of progress in Chinese? How often have you been practicing?

2. Our friends have been staying with us since Sunday.

Possible questions: How long do they plan to stay? Have you been enjoying having them with us?

3. It has been raining since yesterday afternoon.

Possible questions: Are you tired of all the rain? Has it caused any problems for you?

4. Graham has been looking for a new job for six months.